Contemporary Art Month (CAM) in San Antonio has announced the open call for its 40th anniversary CAM Perennial exhibition, inviting Texas artists to apply. The 2026 edition will be curated by Casie Lomeli and Leslie Moody Castro, both CAM Board Members, and will take place citywide at multiple artist-run spaces during March. The exhibition is not limited to local artists; past Perennial curators will also nominate artists from cities including El Paso, Dallas, Las Cruces, and Mexico City. Studio visits are planned for fall 2025, and the application deadline is September 26.
This milestone 40th anniversary underscores CAM's enduring role as a cornerstone of San Antonio's contemporary art scene, providing a platform for Texas artists and fostering regional connections across the U.S.-Mexico border. By expanding the exhibition to include nominations from past curators in other cities, the 2026 Perennial strengthens cross-community dialogue and highlights the importance of artist-run spaces in the local ecosystem. The open call signals continued investment in emerging and established artists from the region.